We are obsessed with this post on The California Wine Club's blog pairing wine with holiday cookies! From the opening line “Why should milk have all the fun?” to the fact that The California Wine Club actually has sound reasons for their suggested pairings, we were hooked. And then to reel us in, they created this great holiday cookie wine pairing chart. We are almost as impressed with this post as we are with their wine offerings. How fun would it be to gift a plate of yummy homemade cookies with the perfectly paired wine or better yet, 3 months worth of wine (use code QUALITY10 thru the end 12.115.28 to get 10% OFF!) Continue Reading →

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Hanukkah Party Planning, Ideas & Supplies

December 3, 2018 10:24 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Hanukkah Party Planning, Ideas & Supplies >> We love the idea of setting a table with interesting blue dinnerware so much we posted it on Instagram (Image credit: One Kings Lane )

Hanukkah Party Planning, Ideas & Supplies

Hanukkah is just a a few weeks away so it is definitely time to start thinking about ordering your Chanukah cards, Hanukkah gifts, Hanukkah party supplies and party favors, and even your celebratory wine.

Hanukkah is early this year! In 2018 Hanukkah is celebrated Sunday December 2nd – December 10th

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Celebrate With Cookies >> 19 Favorite Cookie Decorating Designs

September 7, 2016 10:50 pm \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Celebrate With Cookies >> 19 Favorite Cookie Decorating Designs

We always envy our friends who can whip a plate of delicious AND gorgeous cookies that somehow capture the essence of whatever party or event they are hosting. For Ashley's baby shower, Vicki managed to create darling intricately decorated baby carriage cookies and always has a plate of fabulous football field cookies at the entrance to her legendary college football viewing parties.

I always chocked up Vicki's baking and decorating talents to the “things her mother taught her” category. Much to my surprise, Vicki recently revealed her secret to me. She sprung the $40.00 to take Anne Yorks online Celebrate with Cookies – 19 Favorite Cookie Decorating Designs Bluprint class! Yep! I guess we now have no excuse to serve plain rather than decorated cookies! And it turns out Vicki not only watched Anne Yorks' class, she has been enrolling in Bluprint cooking decorating classes for years! According to Vicki, each class helps her practice and perfect her technique.

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Mommy & Me Matching Aprons for Thanksgiving | Holiday Gift Ideas

November 7, 2015 3:54 pm \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Mommy & Me Matching Aprons

Looking for a cute and practical gift for mom? A great matching mother and child apron set is just too cute to resist. Not only is the apron a necessity for a well equipped kitchen and a fun and essential accessory for any hostess with the mostess, ask any mom, special moments in the kitchen with a son or daughter warm our hearts and create lasting memories. And the pictures are priceless. Continue Reading →

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Best Holiday Party Favors

November 30, 2014 3:02 pm \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Best Holiday Party Favors

Party Idea Pros has gathered the best of the best in holiday party favors … from Christmas cookies and mint tins, to holiday lip balm, holiday coasters, and even holiday theme wine stoppers. You will surely find a holiday party favor perfect for your celebration.

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